Mustang Chyangra arrive in Kathmandu valley as Dashain demand picks up
Summary
Mustang chyangra have started arriving in Kathmandu Valley markets ahead of Dashain, with prices rising by around Rs 3,000 per animal from last year. Flood-damaged roads and bridges have pushed up transport costs and delayed shipments to Sallaghari in Bhaktapur.
Key Points
- Mustang chyangra sales have begun in Sallaghari ahead of Dashain, with demand expected to rise as the festival nears.
- Live-weight chyangra are selling for Rs 1,250 to Rs 1,300 per kilogram in Bhaktapur market.
- Prices are about Rs 3,000 higher per animal than last year because damaged roads and bridges have increased transport costs.
- Traders used excavators and tipper trucks to move animals across flood-damaged routes from Mustang to Kathmandu Valley.
